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Hayatouri (Chayote)
はやとうり (Hayatouri)
Also known as: Hayatouri, Chayote, Sechium edule, 隼人瓜, Senri-uri
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | はやとうり 果実 |
| Common Japanese notations | はやとうり, 隼人瓜, ハヤトウリ, 千成瓜 |
| Origin | Chayote (Sechium edule); originated Mesoamerica; introduced to Japan via Kagoshima (旧国名 隼人 'Hayato') in early 20th century — hence Japanese name 隼人瓜; principal modern domestic regions Kagoshima, Okinawa, Kyushu |
| Typical functions | Kasu-zuke / Nara-zuke / Miso-zuke (sake-lees and miso pickles), Asazuke (light pickle), Stir-fry (Okinawa specialty), Salad and namul-style cold dish |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Kagoshima/Okinawa specialty. Not a designated allergen. |
Hayatouri (はやとうり / 隼人瓜) — chayote (Sechium edule) — is a Mesoamerican-origin squash introduced to Japan via Kagoshima ('Hayato' was Kagoshima's old name). Kasu-zuke and Okinawa stir-fry applications. Kyushu specialty.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh hayatouri retail and B2B (Kyushu seasonal)
- Pickle finished product
What it is
Sechium edule chayote squash.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Kasu-zuke / miso-zuke pickles.
Okinawa stir-fry preparation.
Salad and namul cold dish.
For OEM: pickle producer raw material, foodservice specialty.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established Latin-cuisine market. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established Latin-cuisine market. |
| China | Limited consumption. |
| Korea | Limited consumption. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — はやとうり 果実
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.